DNP Launches Dye Sublimation Photo Printer DS-RX1HS Increasing the Print Speed by as much as 20%

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) announces the global launch on May 11th,
2016 of DS-RX1HS, a new 6 inch dye sublimation photo printer which is the successor
model of DS-RX1, to boost print speed by as much as 20%1. At the same time,
a new accompanying consumable ink ribbon and paper set - the RX1HS MEDIA SET
- will also be launched, with both set to be initially marketed in North America
and in Asia starting from early summer.

[Background]

In recent years, print demand is expanding in various scenes such as ID photo
in Asia, instant prints at supermarkets and drug store chains in North America
and in Europe. Since 2011, DNP has been widely promoting DS-RX1 for such needs
in the global market as an entry model of dye sublimation photo printers.

In the latest development, DNP successfully improved print speed of DS-RX1
with high print quality and keeping it affordable at the same time. DS-RX1HS
will be introduced to the market as the faster model of DS-RX1.

1.The newly launched media set can be used for both DS-RX1HS
and DS-RX1.

2.Helps improving print speed while maintaining the image
quality as high as DS-RX1.

[Product Specification]

Product name

DS-RX1HS

Print method

Dye sublimation thermal transfer

Resolution (dpi)

300 x 300 (High speed mode)

300 x 600 (High resolution mode)

Print size

2"x 6"(51 x 152 mm)

3.5" x 5" (89 x 127 mm)

4" x 6" (101x 152 mm)

5" x 7" (127 x 178 mm)

6" x 8" (152 x 203 mm)

Print speed (High-speed mode, Gloss finish)

12.4 seconds for 4"
x 6" (101 x 152 mm) size

Finish

Gloss / Matte

Buffer memory

64MB

Power source

AC100V - 240V, 50/60Hz

Interface

USB2.0, Type B

External dimensions

(Width) 322 x (Depth) 351 x (Height) 281 mm

Weight Approx

14kg

Others

Compatible with iSerial

[Pricing]

Open pricing.

[Initial Launch]

The initial launch will be made from North America and Asia , and extended
to other areas on a sequential basis.

Please note that as DS-RX1HS is the high-end successor
model for DS-RX1, the latter will be gradually phased out.

[The Future]

DNP aims to sell 20,000 units in the first year following the launch.

DNP has positioned Knowledge and Communication, Food and Healthcare, Lifestyle
and Mobility, and the Environment and Energy as business growth areas, and is
engaged in the creation of new values. The Company developed a dye sublimation
media for photo prints in the 1980s, and manufactures and markets this media
on a global basis. DNP continues to focus on Imaging Communication aimed at
rejuvenating image-based human communication, including the promotion of services
using a variety of image contents.

1: Print speed may differ based on print size and/or print mode.

* Product prices, specifications and service contents are
current as of the date of the news release, but are subject to change without
prior notice.